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Idaho Judge Rules People Can't Be Compelled To Give Up Biometric Passcodes

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Earlier this month, Idaho Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Ronald Bush refused a search warrant request from an unnamed law enforcement agency that would require a person under investigation to provide a fingerprint to unlock a smartphone. On Thursday's Idaho Matters, we talk with attorney Lisa McGrath about your right to privacy when it comes to your smartphones, tablets, computers and smartwatches.

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